Doha: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reaffirmed its full support for the State of Qatar in confronting the treacherous Israeli aggression against its territory and in all the measures Qatar takes to safeguard its security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
The UAE emphasized the importance of upholding the international law and respecting the sovereignty of states as a means to deter Israel and achieve peace.
It also underscored that Qatar is not alone, and that the unified voice of the Arab and Islamic world today must bring about change.
In a statement distributed during the emergency Arab-Islamic summit, the UAE said, "The region is currently facing a dangerous phase of instability and rapid changes, requiring increased coordination and cooperation among our countries to maintain regional stability, security, and to achieve development and prosperity for our nations and peoples."
"As the world has witnessed the brutal bombardment of the Qatari capital, Doha, by Israel on the ninth of September of this year - an act that constitutes aggression and a blatant violation of international law, including the charters of the United Nations, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the Arab League, and a grave violation of the sovereignty of a fellow Islamic and Arab member state, as well as a dangerous escalation threatening regional and international peace and security - the UAE, at the moment of this blatant attack, condemned it in the strongest terms, deeming it an irresponsible escalation.
The UAE expressed full solidarity with the sisterly State of Qatar, its leadership and people, and extended sincere condolences over the martyrdom of a member of Qatar's Internal Security Force as a result of the brutal Israeli assault."
The UAE reiterated that this reckless escalation by Israel, accompanied by repeated threats to annex Palestinian land and attack neighboring states, undermines efforts to achieve sustainable peace and regional stability.
It further intensifies the cycle of violence, extremism, and chaos, at a time when the region most urgently requires a ceasefire, dialogue, and de-escalation.
The UAE called on the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, to assume its legal and moral responsibility to deter Israel and halt these Israeli acts of aggression. "This continued aggressive approach demonstrates a reckless disregard for regional stability, driving the area toward heightened tension and escalation.
Without a firm and deterrent international stance, these indiscriminate attacks will have grave repercussions for regional and international peace and security, establishing a situation that cannot be tolerated or ignored."
The UAE affirmed that the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is indivisible and reiterated its full support for Qatar, saying, “May God protect Qatar - its leadership and people - and safeguard the Gulf states."
Finally, the UAE expressed its gratitude and appreciation to all those who contributed to the preparation of this important summit, adding, "The UAE hopes to move beyond the current challenges facing the region, de-escalate tensions, and restore calm, ultimately ensuring that security, peace, and stability prevail for all."
